Tag: Selma
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Colman Domingo’s Best Performances: ‘Rustin,’ ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ and More
This Oscar season, Colman Domingo became the first Afro Latino to receive a Best Actor nomination from the Academy, for his powerhouse performance in “Rustin.” It’s a deserving nod for a performer who has only recently broken through, but already has an incredible resume of performances to his name.Initially a stage actor, Domingo first gained…
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‘Origin’ Review – Ava DuVernay’s Unusual Adaptation Rights Itself in the End | TIFF 2023
Ava DuVernay has taken on some massive topics and projects in recent years, from bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to the screen with Selma, explaining the prison-industrial complex in 13th, and adapting one of the most beloved YA novels of all time with A Wrinkle in Time. But her latest film, Origin, might be the…
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Lakeith Stanfield’s Best Performances, From ‘Uncut Gems’ to ‘Atlanta’
It didn’t take Lakeith Stanfield long to climb the ranks of Hollywood, transforming from a consistent and recognizable key player in projects such as Knives Out and Get Out, to an in-demand actor capable of turning out endearing, nuanced performances in no time. Having taken on the notoriously tricky task of portraying several real-life historical…
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Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Trailer Previews an Emotional Journey Across the Globe
Ava DuVernay is recognized as one of the most visionary directors today. Known for her work on Selma or the series When They See Us, DuVernay has consistently delivered spellbinding and captivating stories that put society under a reflective lens, and she’s doing so again with her latest film Origin. Set to premiere at the…
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Annecy Opener ‘Sirocco and the Kingdom of Air Streams,’ as Seen by Director Benoit Chieux: ‘The Best Way to Respect Children is To Follow My Instincts’
Lille-born filmmaker Benoît Chieux has been coming to Annecy for 30 years. This year, to his own amazement, he is opening the festival with “Sirocco and the Kingdom of Air Streams.”“It’s an incredible surprise and a huge honor. Today’s competition [in animation] is very tough and there are so many high-quality feature films out there,”…
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Ruth Carter on Memories of ‘Seinfeld’ and the Most Expensive ‘Black Panther’ Costume She Made
Ruth Carter doesn’t need the prefix “costume designer” in front of her name; she is a household name. Carter made Oscar history when she became the first Black woman ever to win two Oscars, thanks to her work on the “Black Panther” films.With credits that include “Selma,” “Malcolm X,” “Coming 2 America” and being Spike…
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New on Paramount+ in March 2023
March looks to be another exciting month for Paramount+. Cobra Kai star Peyton List tries to solve her own murder in the all-new Young Adult mystery series School Spirits. Kiefer Sutherland will also be returning to the small screen with another spy role in the Paramount Plus original series Rabbit Hole. March will also bring…
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David Oyelowo Details ‘Ugly’ and Racially ‘Coded’ Encounter After Will Smith’s Oscars Incident
The repercussions of Best Actor winner Will Smith attacking presenter Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars are still being felt by Hollywood, especially Black stars.Emmy nominee David Oyelowo published a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter detailing the ripple effect of the now-infamous Oscars slap. Oyelowo has been a bystander to a number of dramatic…
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7 New Netflix Shows in October and the Best Reasons to Watch
1. “Colin in Black and White” (available October 29)Why Should I Watch? Wow, where to begin? I guess you have to start with the man himself, Colin Kaepernick. The former NFL quarterback who shined a spotlight on police brutality and systemic oppression through protest serves as co-creator and onscreen narrator in his six-part coming-of-age story.…
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‘Introducing, Selma Blair’ Trailer: The Actress Gets Raw in This Harrowing Doc
Actress Selma Blair is giving viewers an intimate look at her struggle with multiple sclerosis. She revealed her diagnosis with the debilitating autoimmune disease in 2018, but now the trailer for the documentary about her, Introducing, Selma Blair, is here. Introducing Selma Blair Trailer Introducing, Selma Blair was directed by Rachel Fleit, a filmmaker with…